Newmar Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire and 4 more (2018-2019): Equipment
Recall 18V518000 · Aug 6, 2018 · Newmar Corporation
239
vehicles affected
239
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V518000
- Date
- Aug 6, 2018
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 239
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
What can happen
If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 16 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | Essex | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | King Aire | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | London Aire | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | New Aire | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2018-2019 |
| Newmar | Ventana LE | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V518000?
8 models: Newmar Dutch Star (2018-2019), Newmar Essex (2018-2019), Newmar King Aire (2018-2019) and 5 more, about 239 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V518000?
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
What can happen?
If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.